ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Watermelon Wedges
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder make a fun and finger-licking dinner any kid will love. Fresh watermelon wedges on the side keep things cool, sweet, and refreshing.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of chicken wings (about 3 to 4 whole wings) at $2.29/lb, total wing cost roughly $1.72. Cut 2 to 3 thick wedges from the watermelon for the side. The wings bake for about 40 minutes at 425 degrees F, so preheat the oven while you prep to keep total time under an hour.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet over Rice
Description: Seasoned ground turkey crumbles are cooked with diced zucchini in a simple savory sauce and served over fluffy white rice for a filling, kid-approved dinner. The mild flavors and soft textures make this a great one-pan meal that comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of ground turkey from the 48 oz package (freeze the rest in individual portions). Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of zucchini, about 1 small zucchini, at $1.19/lb, total zucchini cost roughly $0.60. Serve over 1/2 cup dry rice cooked from pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips and Zucchini Rice Bowl
Description: Pre-marinated pork strips are quickly pan-cooked and sliced into bite-sized pieces, then served over rice with sauteed zucchini for a simple and satisfying bowl. The pork comes pre-seasoned with mild, savory flavors that kids enjoy without anything too bold or spicy.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half of the 16 oz package (about 8 oz of pork strips) and refrigerate or freeze the rest for another meal. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of zucchini, about 1 small zucchini, at $1.19/lb, total zucchini cost roughly $0.60. Serve over 1/2 cup dry rice cooked from pantry.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Grape Tomatoes and English Muffins
Description: A single salmon portion is pan-seared until golden and flaky, served alongside halved grape tomatoes and a toasted English muffin for a simple, balanced meal kids can enjoy. The mild flavor of Atlantic salmon pairs perfectly with the sweet tomatoes and buttery toasted muffin for a dinner that feels special but is easy to make.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg, L'oven Fresh Plain English Muffins 12 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon at $8.99/lb, total salmon cost roughly $4.50. Use about one-quarter of the 10 oz tomato package (roughly 2.5 oz, a small handful). Toast 1 English muffin from the 12-count package and store the rest for breakfasts or snacks.

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Green Grapes
Description: A juicy homemade ground beef burger patty is cooked to perfection and served on a soft brioche bun with classic kid-friendly toppings like ketchup, cheese, and lettuce. A handful of sweet green grapes on the side makes this a fun Friday dinner that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef at $6.49/lb, total beef cost roughly $3.25, which makes one generous patty. Use 1 brioche bun from the package and store the rest for the week. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of green grapes at $1.29/lb, total grape cost roughly $0.65, for a generous side serving.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.72
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $4.49
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1): $7.99
- Zucchini (1.5 lbs total, used across Tuesday and Wednesday): $1.79
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x1): $1.99
- L'oven Fresh Plain English Muffins 12 oz (x1): $1.59
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz (x1): $3.99
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter (for toasting English muffin and searing salmon)
- Ketchup
- Cheese slices (for burger)
- Lettuce (for burger)